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Erin Nissen

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Program Years:
2017–2021
University:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study:
Physical Chemistry
Advisor:
Dana Dlott
Degree(s):
B.S. Chemistry, Colorado Mesa University, 2015
PhD. Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2021

Practicum Experience(s)

Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (2018)

Practicum Supervisor(s):
Daniel
Dolan
Practicum Title:
Shifting the homogeneous phase transition of water to ice VII by manipulating the isentropic loading path

Current Status

Status:
Staff Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico
Research Area:
Shock physics, water, phase transitions, extreme conditions, nitromethane, polymers